Hecklers at Sykes show ruined the comedic vibe

Saturday

Aug 25, 2012 at 2:10 AM

On Aug. 15 my husband and I attended the Wanda Sykes show at the Melody Tent. Very shortly into her show, several audience members began shouting to her to stop her routine about politics, leading her to remark that she'd only been doing this for 25 years.

On Aug. 15 my husband and I attended the Wanda Sykes show at the Melody Tent. Very shortly into her show, several audience members began shouting to her to stop her routine about politics, leading her to remark that she'd only been doing this for 25 years.

Comedians have routines that many times are filled with bad language and digs at people for all sorts of reasons, from clothing to race to hairstyles and so on. If a person is sensitive about hearing the irreverent comments, they should think twice before attending such a venue.

While people frequently disagree about politics, I don't know who these people think they are to feel it's appropriate to direct what topics a comedic performer can talk about while on stage.

While the show went on after she did stop that repertoire on politics, the vibe changed. We paid good money to listen to the comments she wanted to share with us. I am sure she won't be returning to Cape Cod or the Melody Tent anytime soon. I'm embarrassed and disappointed.